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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.84, 3,015.72 and 1,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.84, 3,015.72 and 1,490.16 is: 2,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.84 : 3,015.72 = 1,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.84/3,015.72 = 1,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.84x = 3,015.72 × 1,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.84x = 4,493,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,905.32/2,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.18

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